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The Portuguese Bar Association (OA) recovered nearly 1.4 million euros (1,360,312.50) in membership fees during the first eight months of the current president's term. The approximately 1.4 million euros were recovered through direct contact made by the OA in July and October, aimed at lawyers with overdue fees. An additional 158,318.75 euros was also collected.
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Between July and October, the Bar Association managed to recover 1.36 million. The organisation describes it as a “historic recovery”.
The Bar Association (OA) has recovered nearly 1.4 million euros (1,360,312.50) in membership fees during the first eight months of Bastonário João Massano's term — the largest recovery recorded since 2021. The approximately 1.4 million euros were recovered through direct outreach conducted by the OA in July and October, aimed at lawyers with outstanding dues.
